Spokane Downtown Plan Update: Pedestrian Strategy
The Lands Council, City of Spokane, and Spokane Regional Health District conducted a rapid HIA of the pedestrian portion of the multi-modal transportation strategy included in the downtown plan update for Spokane, Washington. The HIA focused on the potential health effects of air quality, noise, safety, mental health, parks and natural space, private goods and services, transportation, social equity, and physical activity of five elements of the pedestrian strategy: one-way conversions, sidewalks and crosswalks, new pedestrian connections, pedestrian zone conversion, and expected changes to the Centennial Trail (a 37-mile paved trail between the Idaho state line and Nine Mile Falls, located northwest of downtown Spokane on the Spokane River).
This rapid HIA examined the pedestrian portion of the multimodal transportation strategy included in the downtown plan update for Spokane, Washington. The HIA recommended increasing pedestrian and bike connectivity in the city and suggested that the Spokane City Council become more involved in the HIA process.
Outcome
The city adopted the HIA recommendations, which also included planting more trees and plants, ensuring that sidewalks are complete and have an appropriate width, and improving handicap accessibility.
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Status:Completed
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Publication date:2012, October
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Decision-making levels:Local
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Sectors:Planning and zoning, Transportation
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Additional topic areas:Active transportation, Parks and green spaces, Planning
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Drivers of health:Clean air and water, Diet and physical activity, Noise, Safe and accessible active transportation routes, Safe and affordable parks and recreational facilities, Safe street infrastructure
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Community types:Urban
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Funding source:Other funding